eBay and Amazon Release Mobile Apps

eBay and Amazon.com both announced new versions of their mobile apps that use barcode scanning to help consumers comparison shop while browsing brick-and-mortar store shelves. eBay has integrated the buying and selling processes into a new version of its main iPhone app and added RedLaser barcode scanning capability to help buyers comparison-shop and to help sellers list items for sale. Since the launch of its first mobile application in July 2008, nearly 30 million items have been bought or sold using eBay mobile apps. Amazon.com meanwhile announced a new price comparison app for the iPhone that allows customers to